Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Caleb Wilson and why are the Bulls so excited about him?
Caleb Wilson is the Bulls' 4th overall pick who Bill Simmons is comparing to Tracy McGrady. He has shown explosive athleticism and more polished shooting than draft experts expected, with glimpses of his potential already on display in the Summer League.
Why did the Bulls never get Tracy McGrady back in the day?
The Bulls made two serious runs at McGrady. In 1997, Jerry Krause offered to trade Scottie Pippen to Toronto for McGrady's rights, but owner Jerry Reinsdorf vetoed the deal. Then in 2000, when McGrady hit free agency, he chose the Orlando Magic to stay closer to his home in Florida.
What did Bill Simmons say about Caleb Wilson's comparison to Tracy McGrady?
Simmons said the Bulls appear to have landed McGrady's doppelganger in Wilson, calling him easily the player he's been most animated about in the past few years. Coming from someone who rarely gets that excited, it's considered a significant endorsement.
What kind of career did Tracy McGrady actually have in the NBA?
McGrady was a seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion, considered one of the best scorers of his era and Hall of Fame-caliber. However, he was plagued by injuries and played fewer than 60 games in five of his 15 professional seasons, limiting what should have been an even greater career.
What would Caleb Wilson need to do in his first season to match what Tracy McGrady did early in his career?
McGrady averaged 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in his first season as a starter, and if Wilson reaches those numbers it would be another sign the comparison fits. The Bulls would also need to build a strong supporting cast around him, something McGrady never truly had throughout his career.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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